EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SECTION 901
573 DIVISION 900 — EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND STORMWATER MEASURES
901.1Description.
This work consists of implementing erosion and sediment control and stormwater management practices and techniques. 901.1.1 Definitions.
A.Daily Oversight – Review of project limits and guidance of construction personnel involved in land
disturbing activities.
B.Disturbed Area – An area where the contractor has disturbed the land, while performing the work,
and that may result in accelerated stormwater runoff and soil erosion.
C.Erosion, Sediment, and Stormwater Management (ES2M) Inspections – Compliance inspections of
the project site.
D.ES2M Certified Construction Site Reviewer (CCR) – An inspector of sediment and stormwater
controls certified by the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) and as appointed by the engineer.
E.Responsible Person – A foreman or superintendent in charge of on -site clearing and land
disturbing activities and for sediment and stormwater control.
F.Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan – The plan contained in the contract describing the
control of soil erosion, sedimentation, stormwater quantity, and water quality impacts resulting from land disturbing activities on the project.
G.Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) – The pollution prevention notes and details
contained in the Sediment and Stormwater Management Plan.
901.2Materials.
Not applicable.
901.3Construction.
901.3.1 Legal Authority.
A.Comply with:
1.Chapters 40 and 60 of Title 7 of the Delaware Code;
2.Title 7 Natural Resources and Environmental Control Delaware Administrative Code 7201
Regulations Governing Control of Water Pollution, Section 9;
3.Title 7 Natural Resources and Environmental Control Delaware Administrative Code 5101
Sediment and Stormwater Regulations; and
4.The NPDES General Permit Program for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction
Activities.
5.https://dnrec.alpha.delaware.gov/watershed -stewardship/sediment -stormwater/
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 583–583 of 779.